Thinking Greener

All the talk about global warming in the media has done its part to bring my awareness to “think green”. Ever since I was a little kid, I loved nature. To go camping, swimming, horseback riding, and pretty much anything outdoors, brought me joy. I never thought that my simple pleasures could be taken away by my bad habits. It’s unfortunate that I took advantage of nature, and could not return the favor. I remember in elementary school my peers and I learned about “recycle, reuse, reduce”, but I did not think to apply it to myself. Now, because of the raise in awareness of global warming and my love for wild animals, I try to make new habits to do my part to make this world a little cleaner. Throughout the day I go about my business, but catch myself where I could change a habit for the better. Here are a few things that I have started to do more often:
· Recycle, reuse, and reduce: Yeah, it’s one of my life’s mottos now. I recycle all paper, glass, metal, etc. For example, I do not throw away my paper Starbucks cup in the trash nearby. I would rather hold on to it to use again, if it’s clean enough, or toss it in the recycling bin a home.
· Turn off the lights in the room when I leave: It’s so simple but I didn’t realize how often people in my house don’t do it.
· Use less water: I just don’t need to waste running water if I am not using it.
· Carry a bag in the car: When I go shopping I don’t need to use paper or plastic bags anymore.
I feel better about myself that I am more conscious to be friendlier to our planet. It’s given me many fond memories and I hope that the future generations will be able to receive such as well.